Discover the best in Uitgeest

Sometimes it's the smallest things that make your world bigger. A detail that one normally overlooks. A sound that one suddenly perceives differently. Like the gentle humming of a bee. On Monday, February 16, 2026, Jaap Molenaar will give a lecture on wild bees at Captain Rommel's Garden. No heavy theory or lecturing, but an evening full of wonder, knowledge, and surprising stories. This is one of those lectures where you think to yourself beforehand: Well, okay. And afterwar

What actually happens behind these thick walls along the Lagendijk? Anyone passing the fortress near Krommeniedijk by bicycle or on foot will first see an imposing building amidst a green landscape. But behind these walls lies a history in which water, defense, and everyday life have been closely intertwined for centuries. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Landschap Noord-Holland is organizing a historical tour of Fort Krommeniedijk, which is part of the Amsterdam defense line a

Those familiar with Castricum today primarily see dunes, villages, and roads. But those who cycle along the Schulpvaart Canal discover that water once shaped everything here. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Oer-IJ Foundation is organizing a cycling tour along the old waterways of the Oer-IJ towards the North Sea. These waterways not only shaped the landscape but also the origins of Castricum. On this tour, you'll cycle past places where settlements arose and mills, fires, and s

How does a landscape of fertile fields and estates transform into an area where steel and industry dominate the landscape? The Westerhout hike takes you through a part of Kennemerland whose character has changed dramatically within just one century. The Oer-IJ Foundation is organizing this cultural-historical walk in cooperation with the Kennemerland Museum. The walk leads through and around the Westerhout estate, an area once known for its beauty, fertile soils, and country

How did the landscape of Akersloot actually come about? And what remains of it today? These questions are the focus of the "Ommetje Akersloot," a short but surprisingly informative walk around the Gemaal 1879 pumping station on Fielkerweg in Akersloot. Led by Oer-IJ guides Judith Hollenberg and Hein Dil, you will discover not only the history of water and land, but also how people have interacted with the landscape for centuries. What to expect on your journey The walk isn't